Practice
Estates & Probate
Expert Handling of Estate Affairs
Planning for the future and safeguarding your loved ones’ well-being is at the core of our Wills, Estates, Probate and Estate Litigation practice at Legal Focus LLP. Our experienced lawyers are here to guide you through the complexities of estate planning and probate administration and estate litigation. With personalized attention and a keen eye for detail, we assist clients in creating comprehensive wills and trusts, ensuring that their wishes are carried out and assets are protected. During probate, we take the necessary steps to assist you in obtaining the certificate of appointment of an estate trustee with or without a will. If estate litigation arises or you need our assistance in a matter related to an estate dispute our lawyers are here to help.
How Can Legal Focus LLP Help?
We understand the importance of ensuring your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. Our experienced estate and probate lawyers offer comprehensive services tailored to your needs. Whether you are planning your estate or managing the affairs of a loved one, we provide compassionate and knowledgeable support to guide you through every step of the process.
Our Process
Estate Planning Consultation
Meet with our estate planning lawyers to discuss your goals and preferences for your estate plan. We will carefully analyze your assets, family dynamics, and specific needs to create a comprehensive estate plan that reflects your wishes.
Drafting Legal Documents
Our team will prepare essential legal documents, such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, tailored to your circumstances. These documents will ensure that your property and assets are distributed per your desires and wishes, and that your medical and financial affairs are managed according to your choices.
Asset Protection Strategies
We will assist you in implementing effective asset protection strategies, safeguarding your wealth and legacy from potential risks and uncertainties, and reducing your estate potential probate taxes.
Probate Administration and CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT OF ESTATE TRUSTEE
If you serve as an executor or administrator of a loved one’s estate, our probate lawyers will guide you through the probate process. We will assist you in completing the probate application and obtaining the Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, with a Will or without a Will.
ESTATE LITIGATION and CONTESTING WILLS
In cases of contested wills or probate disputes, our experienced litigators will provide strong advocacy to protect your interests, whether you are the estate trustee, beneficiary or creditor of the estate.
This can include challenges to a Will involving: Undue influence, Suspicious circumstances, Incapacity, Failure to comply with formality requirements.
FuRTHER...
…our Legal Focus LLP team can advise and act for you with respect to other parts of estate litigation including but not limited to:
Application for Directions to the Court, Applications for trustee appointments, removal and replacement; Applications by trustees to pass accounts; Applications for capacity assessments; Unjust Enrichment Claim; Dependants’ Relief claims; Actions against the Estate Trustee.
Legal Focus LLP lawyers are here to help you and your family with your Wills, Estates, Probate and Estate Litigation needs.
OUR LAWYERS
Marcela S. Aroca
Stephen Yoker
Eric Florjancic
Lisa Grant
Krystal Taylor
Jacob Burling
Nicole Sharma
